EVENTS
Neiman Marcus
Today-Feb. 20: Trend Event: spring fashion; Feb. 17: Chanel trunk show; Feb. 18: Escada trunk show; Feb. 18: Ippolita jewelry trunk show; Feb. 18-19: Oxxford made-to- measure event. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Doncaster
Ongoing: Janyce Wald presents the women’s spring-summer collection by appointment 5101 E. Yale Ave., Unit E, janyce.wald@
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
TACtile Textile Arts Center
Sunday: “Beginning Spinning” with Chelsea Moller, 1-3 p.m. Learn the art of creating yarn using a drop spindle. $30, $25 members, plus a kit fee that includes a variety of different fibers for practice. Reservations required. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
“Beers, Brats & Bras”
Sunday: Sol hosts its eighth annual Valentine’s Day shopping event for men, noon-5 p.m. Free beer, brats, cocktails, parking and gift wrapping included. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Morgan Adams Foundation to benefit Children’s Hospital Pediatric Oncology Research. Sol … store of lingerie, 248 Detroit St., 303-394-1060,
The Bridal Collection’s African Love Project
Through Monday: The Bridal Collection will donate $25 for every wedding gown purchased through Monday to The Mothersa’ Unions of the Anglican churches in Rwanda. The organization rents donated wedding dresses to African couples and uses the profits to care for orphans. Customers can also donate money or bring in their used wedding attire to donate. 8101 E. Belleview Ave., 720-493-9454, colorado
OPENINGS
Dollhouse Cilhouette
A styling and dress-rental boutique in north Highland offers makeup application, hair styling and party and cocktail dresses in sizes 0-16 starting at $10 per day. They carry several designers including Bebe, BCBG, Adrianna Papell and Phoebe Couture and offer various special-occasion packages for groups. Coats and purses can also be rented. Open daily except Mondays. 4014 Tennyson St., 720-389-5489, dollhouse
EXHIBITS
“Bras, Bangles & Bunions”
Through Feb. 26: TACtile Textile Arts Center and the Colorado Women’s Caucus for the Arts presents an exhibit of works from local and national WCA members along with an installation from TACtile fiber artisans. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Habitat Gallery, 828 Santa Fe Drive, 720-524-8886,
“Mr. Blackwell: A Retrospective”
Through April 1: Exhibit of 32 of Richard Blackwell’s gowns. The Avenir Museum houses more than 130 accessories and garments designed by Blackwell and is the largest collection of his work. Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, 970-491-1629
“A Millinery Tale: The History of Ladies Hats”
Through April 17: An exhibit about the history of the millinery trade and the materials, styles and shapes used in women’s hats over the years. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666, aurora
UPCOMING
Daniels Heart Strings Fashion Show
Feb. 18: A benefit fashion show featuring Erin Kathleen Couture and Atone Clothing Ltd. designed by University of Denver students, 5-7 p.m. A DJ and silent art auction is included along with live entertainment and a cash bar. $10 general admission, $25 runway seating. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. University of Denver Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management Building, visit to RSVP.
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
